hi all. i got my first car, a tj vr-x and i wanna put in a new stereo. I've allready got an alpine h/u but the rest is stock, i dont wanna spend over $1000 (inc install), i listen to pretty much all kinds of music but a powerful sub is a must, 12" should do me fine, and some front splits. i'd prefer to stick to alpine but im not that fussed.

Sign up here & do some research. Don't be afraid to ask questions.

http://www.mobileelectronics.com.au/forums/index.php

Have a look in the trading place. I got my Type X 6.5" splits & a few other bits and pieces for a bargain here. Saved myself a lot of $$$.

Im no audio guru, but especially if you wanna stay in alpine here's what I'd recomend, mostly what I've got/getting too

Alpine H/U: already have
Type S front splits: $150ish
Type S 6x9's: $150ish
Type S 12" Sub: $200ish
V-Power mono Amp: $150ish
V-Power 4ch Amp: $300ish
Wiring: Aprox $80ish

i think these prices are aproximately right, and should give a pretty damn good setup for a first system
best way is to go into some audio shops and listen to their stuff in there
and if possible hunt on here, you can pick up bargains from other members if you dont mind buying 2nd hand

someone'll probably correct some of these prices a bit better, chances are iv gone wrong at some point


EDIT: Far out, nice first car to get a TJ VRX, lucky guy lol

My recommendation - you have gone far enough with Alpine... move on :D

Up front perhaps:
Blaupunkt THC 662 $199
DLS B6A $229
MB Quart ESA216 $229
Morel Tempo 6 $244
Vibe BlackAir $244

Sub wise:
Treo TSi $299
OZ V12.3 $299
Vibe BlackAir MKII $295
DD 512 $249
PPI PCX 124 $225

Amps:
Jaycar 4x 100wrms will be fine $299

Make the box yourself and hunt down a wiring kit. :D At the end of the day, get ot their and audition as much as possible!

Can easily do it cheaper than Alpine Type-S system...

My system -
Alpine iDA-X100 headunit - $320 (new)
Alpine SPR-17LS type-r splits - $170 (used)
Jaycar 2x100wRMS amp - $30 (used, bought as a package with other splits I later sold)
Alpine SWR-1221D 12" type-r sub - $140 (used, some cosmetic damage to the cone, didn't care)
Jaycar 2x150wRMS amp (500wRMS bridged) - $130
Sub box, grille, extra felt, and a small amount of cabling (the rest came with the amps already) - $80

$550 excluding headunit. I might replace the factory 6x9s at some point. Might not.

where abouts in WA are ya mate?
as there are acouple of members who work for audio shops
they should be able to help you out ;)

I'm in highwycombe (eastern suburbs if thats easier). One of my mums friends works for a car audio place, he quoted me $570 for front splits, a 12" woofer (both alpine type s) with amp and box (that doesnt include install). from what i hear the install would probably cost $300??? i have no experience with car audio so those of you with alpine type s gear, how does it go?, or what would i be better off upgrading, the sub or splits?

and for those of you that work at car audio places how much would i be looking at for 6.5" type R splits with a type x 12" sub with an appropriate amp and that system again with a 15" type R sub instead of the x?

$570 is pricey for such mediocre gear. i'd sell you a type-x sub and 600W RMS alpine amp, and rebaffle a sealed 12" box for you for $600. this would be infinitely better than the type-s stuff.

then all you need to do is get the splits (which i could also provide for $150 if your interested, CDT Kama 6.5" splits, again much better than the type-s splits, and imo better than type-r)

thats $750 right there, and the retail on that gear totals about $1700. get a $60 wiring kit, and youll only slightly be blowing out your $1000 budget for a much much better system.

hmm that does sound good but i do need it installed....

typo'ed my last sentence.. meant to say 'get it installed and you will only blow out your budget by a little bit'

and if you went to alberts cannington, and told them you were told you could get a good deal if you came here by an MEA member', they will install for a good price.

or one of the AMC blokes in WA might be willing to do a cashie, i would but im just too busy all the time atm.

that sounds great all i gotta do now is figure out what i want first. rims or stereo i'll p.m you when I'm ready to buy, gotta get through exams first..... sigh damn school ruining my fun

no dramas, its just stuff ive bought and either have no more use for or never got around to using (like the type-x, brand new in box still.). its all just sitting around in my closet now :P

phil works for alberts kenwick and hlucin8 i believe for alberts freo if that helps as well

and woob, if you dont end up selling that v-power amp, im still definately interested once i get the damn money together lol

i'd sell you a type-x sub and 600W RMS alpine amp,
wouldnt that be a little underpowered amp wise for a type x?
also i used to work (well technically still do but just out on the road ) for westside car audio

wouldnt that be a little underpowered amp wise for a type x?
also i used to work (well technically still do but just out on the road ) for westside car audio

you would but no big deal..

600's good for an X, wouldnt run it on anything less than, but 600 to an X will certainly sound the goods

also i used to work (well technically still do but just out on the road ) for westside car audio

the friend that quoted me $570 works at westside (cannington i think)

haha what was his name?

i think his name is Mark

cant be much of a friend if you dont remember his name...

I'm in highwycombe (eastern suburbs if thats easier).
Wanna go for a cruise tonight?

Sorry, i would've loved to but still on my L's :cry: . Cant wait till i actually have my licence

cant be much of a friend if you dont remember his name... haha, as i said in a previous post he's a friend of my mums, i've only actually met him a couple times

Sorry, i would've loved to but still on my L's :cry: . Cant wait till i actually have my licence

VRX is a bloody good car for an L-plater :|

Wish my first was a VRX. I was driving a TP magna till mum blew it, then my gfs 95 Festiva, then my 88 Corolla Hatch, and now eventually my TH magna.

VRX is a bloody good car for an L-plater :|

Wish my first was a VRX. I was driving a TP magna till mum blew it, then my gfs 95 Festiva, then my 88 Corolla Hatch, and now eventually my TH magna.
hell my first car was an 88 astra, i signed the papers and before i drove it a pipe blew, it spurted water nd **** everywhere, then we fixed the pipe and started it up and the head cracked

now THAT was a crap first car, never even sat in the drivers seat

hell my first car was an 88 astra, i signed the papers and before i drove it a pipe blew, it spurted water nd **** everywhere, then we fixed the pipe and started it up and the head cracked

now THAT was a crap first car, never even sat in the drivers seat

I got to drive my TP once! It was actually mine, given by parents - after it blew they didnt get me another one :(

Friends parents gave me the 88 rolla hatch

Then I went and blew about 8g (after repairs, belts, sale) on my car.

Supprisingly the rolla is still alive - hasnt been serviced in 30,000kms :bowrofl:

Ah first cars, mine was a 94 Barina (the first of the Opel Corsa Barinas). Was a great little car that, 5 speed manual, could thrash the hell out of it and it wouldn't do more than 8L/100, never had a single problem with it. Then I moved to a big 6 (then another because it wasn't manual :P).

my first car was an 00 verada XI that i picked up for under 7k at the age of 17.

so im rapped :)

my first car was an 00 verada XI that i picked up for under 7k at the age of 17.

so im rapped :)
haha i love how far this thread swung

god some of you guys were lucky with your first cars :P
i should have saved more and saved money in the long run

i've been slugging it out at dominos for the past 3 years to get my vr-x, just from the sound it makes i say its worth it

Mmm i had an 97 hyundai Excel. Lameeeeee

Mmm i had an 97 hyundai Excel. Lameeeeee

haha my brother got one of them, they are the sickest rides out :cool:

Hey guys, lets give poor Mitch here his topic back and continue this one here: http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?p=944333#post944333

Should keep the moderators happy :)

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Sorry for the thread hijack there Mitch.